Universal attachment system for camouflage screens

Abstract

The present invention provides a modified coupling system that can be used with camouflage systems and is particularly useful with ULCANS and LCSS camouflage systems. The present invention provides compatibility between the two dissimilar systems simultaneously while maintaining quick disconnect capabilities with either system. Further, the present invention provides a method for modifying existing ULCANS system camouflage units to meet the present need.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A camouflage screen system, comprising: 
 at least one interlocking modular attachment unit adapted to connect to one or more camouflage screens, the attachment unit having connectors compatible with both the ULCANS connection system and the LCSS connection system, the connectors comprising: 
 a first becket loop, a second becket loop, and an additional connector unit whereby: 
 said first becket loop and said second becket loop are sufficient to establish quickly releasable interlock with an opposing ULCANS compatible unit;  
 said additional connector unit comprises an LCSS compatible attachment bracket; and  
 said connector unit is sufficient to establish quickly releasable interlock with an opposing LCSS compatible unit.  
 
   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the connector unit comprises at least two extensions with a recess formed therebetween.  
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the connector unit comprises an opening formed through the at least two extensions, the opening spaced to align with a corresponding opening in an LCSS bracket.  
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the interlocking modular attachment unit comprises a screen module.  
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein the connectors extend on at least two sides of the screen module.  
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the becket loops is longer than the other becket loop.  
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein the connector unit extends a distance from the modular attachment unit that corresponds to a distance that the LCSS bracket extends from the LCSS compatible unit.  
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 3 , further comprising a coupler that is adapted to be inserted into the opening in the connector unit.  
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8 , further comprising a cord attached to a plurality of couplers and adapted to pull the plurality of couplers out of a plurality of openings formed in a plurality of connector units at substantially the same time.  
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising an attachment member that is adapted to couple the connector unit to the modular attachment unit.  
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the attachment unit is integral with material used to form one or more of the becket loops.  
     
     
         12 . A camouflage screen system, comprising: 
 at least one interlocking screen module having connectors compatible with both the ULCANS connection system and the LCSS connection system, the connectors comprising: 
 a first becket loop and a second becket loop shorter than the first becket loop, and an additional connector unit, the connector unit having at least two extensions with a recess formed therebetween and an opening formed through the extensions, the opening spaced to align with a corresponding opening in an LCSS bracket, whereby: 
 said first becket loop and said second becket loop are sufficient to establish quickly releasable interlock with an opposing ULCANS compatible unit;  
 said additional connector unit comprises an LCSS compatible attachment bracket; and  
 said connector unit is sufficient to establish quickly releasable interlock with an opposing LCSS compatible unit.  
 
   
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 12 , further comprising at least one ULCANS or LCSS screen module coupled to the interlocking screen module.  
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 12 , further comprising a coupler that is adapted to be inserted into the opening in the connector unit.